We at the Desai Foundation are trying to break the stigma around periods. Do YOU want to help break that stigma for millions of girls around the world?
In many countries, P&G brands their sanitary napkin pads as "Always," but in India, and many other Asia Pacific countries, it's called "Whisper." Why
Whisper
about something so natural?
We know that this name isn't the cause or the only thing holding girls back, but
words matter, and it certainly doesn't help when the No. 1 sanitary brand in the land is telling you to whisper.
75% of females in India are at risk, right now, of getting an infection, because they don't know about proper menstrual hygiene (
UnicefMHM
). Also, kids' consumption of mainstream media, like branding, puts them at risk of developing unhealthy approaches to their bodies. (
Common Sense Media
)
It's time for P&G to change the name, and put their money where their mouth is - if you want to create ads that empower women,
your product has to do the same.
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SAVE THE DATES!
: We are thrilled to announce the dates for our two signature annual events:
LOTUS FESTIVAL | September 8 | Stow, MA
Our third-annual Lotus Festival will be hosted at the spectacular Collings Foundation. Get up close and personal with some of the most rare planes & vehicles in history, and enjoy some new surprises in store. Enter this exclusive facility, which is not open to the public, while also enjoying a seated dinner and entertainment supporting the Desai Foundation's health and livelihood programs for women and children in the US and India.
DIWALI ON THE HUDSON | November 14 | NYC
New York City's premiere Diwali party enters its 5th year in 2018! Just check out the
footage
from AVS to see what went down this past November at our sold-out event. We will be planning another great Diwali on the Hudson, with some new twists! Be sure to follow us on
Facebook
for updates, so it doesn't sell out before you get your tickets!
For
sponsorships
at either of these events, please contact
Tess Fenn at tess@thedesaifoundaton.org
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International Women's Day in India...
March 8th was International Women's Day, and we held a celebration in the village of Bhadeli!
200 women and girls attended, and listened to motivational stories and learned about menstrual hygiene.
Each guest received a pack of our new & improved Asani sanitary napkins, which are produced by women in a neighboring village!
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...and in NYC!
Payal Singhal x Desai Foundation
was invited to participate in West Elm's International Women's Day Pop-up, a mini marketplace of products that support women around the globe!
120 guests shopped for a cause, while enjoying refreshments and the chic atmosphere.
Missed out on the pop-up shop?
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Our Latest Kids Health Camp
Our Bal Health Mela (Kids Health Camp) on February 27th was a huge success! 1,900 kids and their parents joined the Desai Foundation for a fun day of games and activities teaching them about health & hygiene. Medical staff also performed blood/sickle cell, dental & oral, and growth check-ups on the kids.
Our Kids Health Camps are powered by your generous donations!
Help us make the next one an even greater success!
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Asani Sanitary Napkin Program a Winner!
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Desai Foundation's
AirBnB Social Experience is Ready to Book!
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We're thrilled to announce our AirBnB Social Experience in NYC: curated by & benefiting the Desai Foundation.
What is it?
A Bollywood dance lesson taught by the prestigious Bollywood Axion, followed by scrumptious kati rolls from NYC-favorite Desi Galli
Book here
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proceeds go to the Desai Foundation!
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Donor Spotlight:
Biz Paynter
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"The Desai Foundation is an incredible organization helping women and children to live healthier, more self-sufficient lives. The
sanitary napkin program
in particular is essential to the health of women and girls in rural India.
I am delighted to give to such a cause.
"
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Creating a birthday fundraiser is a piece of cake. Have your friends & family give the gift of health & livelihood to women and children in rural India!
Click
HERE t
o learn how to create your fundraiser in either Facebook or Classy!
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When you send an invitation using
Evite
,
you can now ask your guests to donate to the Desai Foundation in lieu of bringing gifts!
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Support us by
'Liking'
the Desai Foundation on Facebook and
'Following'
on Twitter to get the latest updates about our work and events!
And check out highlights by
'Following'
us on Instagram.
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Because our work is intersectional and sustainable, every dollar has a great impact in creating stronger, healthier, and more engaged communities for the long-term. These are our values and we know them to be yours, too.
So join us today! And together we'll transform thousands- and one day 1 million- lives by securing their right to dream.
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